Benard Lusigi

State releases Sh300 million for Busia water project

By Benard Lusigi   2024-04-02 16:36:57

The project funded through Lake Victoria Water Works Development Agency is expected to benefit at least 180,000 households.

No more talk as Kabras, KCB face off in Kenya Cup final

By Benard Lusigi   2024-04-08 19:49:57

Kabras Sugar’s journey to the finals has been nothing short of impressive.

Cane farmers want e-TIMS done away with

By Benard Lusigi   2024-04-11 22:53:09

The farmers are opposed to the new tax and payment changes requiring them to present e-TIMS invoices for cane deliveries to factories before their payment is processed.

Drama, death after woman throws dirty panty at her mother-in-law

By Benard Lusigi   2024-04-12 14:29:48

An elderly woman in Matungu Constituency, Kakamega County, is at a loss what to do with a panty her daughter-in-law hit her with during a domestic row that saw her son commit suicide.

Kakamega county hires 14 doctors on contract

By Benard Lusigi   2024-04-18 19:07:06

Kakamega Health CEC regretted that doctors strike has affected delivery of health services in public hospitals.

Miners in cooperatives to receive work permits

By Benard Lusigi   2024-04-21 12:17:46

PS Elijah Mwangi emphasised that the move aims to formalise the sector, eliminate illegal mining, reduce accidents, and safeguard government revenue.

Rise of sex for basic needs in Busia's victims camps

By Benard Lusigi   2024-04-26 14:33:39

More than 1,000 people who have been displaced by the perennial floods are living in at least 60 camps spread across the Bunyala area.

King Mumia II opposes Echesa's appointment

By Benard Lusigi   2024-04-26 23:06:18

Echesa’s elevation to champion the community’s political and development interests has sparked a heated debate, murmurs and speculations.

Khalwale and Shinali clash over Shanta Gold's Sh171 billion dig

By Benard Lusigi   2024-04-28 00:00:56

In September last year, over 8,000 families in Ikolomani refused to pave the way for the company to carry out exploration.

Sugarcane farmers blame AFA of 'siding with cartels' as prices drop

By Benard Lusigi   2024-05-03 12:27:51

Farmers say they should earn enough to cover production costs.

Biketi: I respect Oparanya's other wives but I also deserve love and happiness

By Benard Lusigi   2024-05-03 15:11:17

To many, Oparanya who hails from Mabole village, Butere Constituency, Kakamega County, is a polygamous man with two wives Priscilla Oparanya and Caroline Oparanya.

Governor Barasa suspends gold mining over heavy rains

By Benard Lusigi   2024-05-05 18:31:29

The governor said the safety of gold mines cannot be guaranteed during the rainy season.

Parents urge state to prioritise rural schools damaged by floods

By Benard Lusigi   2024-05-07 00:06:50

The affected primary schools include Bukoma, Maduwa, Bulwani, Budalaa, Musoma, and Lunyofu.

Lions in bed: Why Bukusu men love dating, wifing white babes

By Benard Lusigi   2024-05-12 06:26:48

Bukusu men claim to be loving, honest, best between the sheets and most importantly, they are polygamous by nature.

Reckless talk scaring away investors, Ottichilo tells leaders

By Benard Lusigi   2024-05-13 17:58:33

Ottichilo said effective service delivery of his administration will not be achieved if the county leadership works in isolation.

CoG faults MPs for rejecting Senate's bid to give counties Sh415 billion

By Benard Lusigi   2024-05-15 14:02:46

CoG Finance and Economic Planning Committee chairperson and Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa said devolved units require more funds to implement projects.

Abasiekwe elders, the Banyore men with powers to make, stop rain

By Benard Lusigi   2024-05-17 11:10:15

A Nandi woman passing through the area taught founder of the clan the art of making rain as appreciation for hosting her for a night.

Ruto allies accuse leaders of tribalism over Limuru 3

By Benard Lusigi   2024-05-20 00:01:18

Majority leader Kimani Ichungwa, his Senate counterpart Aron Cheruyoit, and Laikipia East MP Mwangi Kiunjuri led a host of politicians in condemning the conference.

Atwoli offers to reconcile Natembeya, Mudavadi and Wetang'ula

By Benard Lusigi   2024-05-21 00:09:10

The Cotu boss argues that Natembeya could make a good leader in the future but he must respect the current crop of leaders.

Kakamega county intensifies screening as hypertension cases rise

By Benard Lusigi   2024-05-21 01:18:54

MoH has intensified screening at Level Two and Three hospitals and the campaign has also been taken to the household level.